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The Solid Verbal: Alabama, Clemson dominate playoff + the big ol’ bowl recap

It’s been too long, let’s break some college football audio bread together.

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Since it’s been a week since we last recorded, let’s really explore the space and try our very best to answer the following questions:

• How did it feel watching Ohio State get shut out by Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl? What the hell went wrong?

• If we agree that bowls aren’t a mandate on conference strength, what DO the bowls tell us?

• Was Washington’s plan for Alabama sound? What was the ultimate undoing for the Huskies?

• What made the Penn State-USC Rose Bowl perhaps the most entertaining game of the year? Where will they be ranked to start 2017?

• What led to Michigan’s terribly slow start vs. Florida State and who may be most responsible for the ‘Noles?

• Who was the big difference for Wisconsin as the Badgers took down Western Michigan’s dream season?

... and much more!

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